Assessment and Referral Court List Registrar, Morwell
- Location: Gippsland - Various
- Job Function: Legal
- Work Type: Fixed term - full time
Assessment and Referral Court List Registrar, Morwell
- Lead and shape best practice in ARC List operations
- Opportunity to mentor and support staff development
- Fixed term until June 2027. Based in Morwell
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| Department: | Magistrates Court |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Work Location: | Gippsland - Various |
| Reference: | VG/MC0278NSK |
| Closing Date: | 29-May-2026 |
| Salary Range: | $100,894 - $114,476 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until June 2027 |
| Attachments: | PD MC0278 ARC Registrar Morwell.pdf (PDF, 325KB) |
| Contact: | Darren Stebbings Darren.Stebbings@courts.vic.gov.au |
- Lead and shape best practice in ARC List operations
- Opportunity to mentor and support staff development
- Fixed term until June 2027. Based in Morwell
Position Details
About Us
Court Services Victoria provides corporate services and facilities to support the performance of the judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative functions of Victoria's courts and tribunal, Judicial College and Judicial Commission.
Collectively, Victoria's Supreme, County, Magistrates', Children's, and Coroners courts, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT), the Judicial College of Victoria, the Judicial Commission of Victoria, and Court Services Victoria (CSV) are referred to as the ‘Courts Group'.
Our people enable the Courts Group to deliver on each jurisdiction's own strategic priorities while also pursuing strategic opportunities that are interconnected and deliver benefits more broadly.
The Magistrates' Court of Victoria (MCV) has a long history of providing justice for the people of Victoria in metropolitan and regional courts across the state. The MCV determines in excess of 200,000 cases per annum at 51 venues, dealing with over 90 percent of all adult cases that come before Victorian courts each year. MCV aims to be an innovative, accessible and responsive court that provides quality services to the Victorian community.
About the Role
Join the Magistrates' Court in a pivotal role supporting the Assessment and Referral Court (ARC) List. This is a dynamic, purpose-driven position combining registry expertise with case coordination in a complex and sensitive environment. You will work closely with the judiciary and multidisciplinary teams to support participants experiencing mental illness or cognitive impairment while ensuring efficient court operations.
This ARC List Registrar position operates in a complex and sensitive court environment, combining case coordination with advanced registry duties. Working closely with the judiciary, ARC team and key stakeholders, you will support the effective delivery of the ARC List across the Gippsland region. The role involves managing case flow, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements, and building strong stakeholder relationships. It also includes regular interaction with participants experiencing mental illness or cognitive impairment. You may also support other regional courts and provide supervision and mentoring to Trainee Registrars and Registrars as required.E
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate ARC List sittings, including bench clerking and case flow management
- Perform registry, legal and quasi-judicial functions with sound judgement
- Provide expert advice on court processes to stakeholders
- Build strong relationships with magistrates, legal professionals and service providers
- Support continuous improvement of practices and procedures
- Supervise and mentor registry staff as required
- Contribute to a collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
About You
- Strong knowledge of court procedures, legislation and registry operations
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
- Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident working in sensitive environments with vulnerable participants
- Committed to service excellence, integrity and respect
How to apply
Click the ‘Apply Now' button, ensuring you include the following in your application:
- resume
- a short cover letter
Other information
CSV is the employer of staff at Courts Group. CSV has a firm commitment through its Koori Employment Plan to increase participation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across our workforce.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. Those from the LGBTQIA+ community, women, people of all ages, with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse people, and those who are neurodiverse, are encouraged to apply.
We aim to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to email the contact person listed in the advertisement.
As part of our commitment to a safe and respectful workplace, CSV conduct pre-employment checks, including reference checks, police checks and misconduct screening. These checks are handled confidentially, with care and are a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the right fit for both candidates and Court Services Victoria.
Job details
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| Job Reference: | VG/MC0278NSK |
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| Location: | Gippsland - Various |
| Work Type: | Fixed term - full time |
| Job Function: | Legal |
| Classification: | VPSG4 |
| Salary Range: | $100,894 - $114,476 |
| Job Duration: | Fixed term until June 2027 |
| Date posted: | 15-May-2026 |
| Application Close Date: | 29-May-2026 |
| Attachments: | PD MC0278 ARC Registrar Morwell.pdf (PDF, 325KB) |
| Contact: |
Darren Stebbings
Darren.Stebbings@courts.vic.gov.au
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